Desserts: Scumptious Chocolate Layer Bars

By JoFClark

Ingredients

• 12 oz package Hershey's semi-sweet chocolate
• 1 package (8oz) cream cheese
• 5.3 oz (2/3 cup) can evaporated milk
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 t almond extract
• 3 cups unsighted all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 t baking powder
• 1/2 t salt
• 1 cup butter
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 t almond extract

Preparation

Step 1

Combine chocolate chips, cream cheese and evaporated milk in medium saucepan
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until chips are melted and mixture us smooth
Remove from heat, stir in walnuts and 1/2 t almond extract
Blend well, set aside
Combine remaining ingredients in large mixing bowl, blend well with mixer until mixture resembles coarse crumb
Press half mixture into a greased 9X13" pan
Spread chocolate mixture
Sprinkle rest of crumbs over filling
Bake at 375 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown
Cool and cut into bars
Makes about 3 dozen